COLTON COURIER We ekly
October 13, 202 2
Vol 150 , NO. 42
Colton Fire Depar tment set to host Panca ke Breakfast to celebrate fire prevention week
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By Manny Sandoval
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olton Fire Department is set to host Pancake Breakfast to celebrate fire prevention week
On October 15th, from 9 AM to noon, at Station #1, Colton Fire Department (CFD) is hosting a Pancake Breakfast in honor of Fire Prevention Week. Fire Prevention Week lands between October 9th and 15th every year to reinforce safety measures in the case of a fire, and CFD has an array of programs and demonstrations planned.
“The breakfast is free, and we’re cooking eggs, sausage, bacon, and pancakes, and we’ll, of course, have beverages on hand. In addition, we have a vehicle extraction planned, along with a tour of the fire station, a look at our fire
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While the community Pancake Breakfast is complimentary, donations are encouraged as they’ll go towards the department’s Explorer Program and Honor Guard.
“I am a product of our Explorer Program. The program must be properly funded as it allows us to reach out to youth in our city or neighboring cities who are interested in a career in fire service; or life skills like sending emails, cooking, changing tires, and more,” continued Santos.
Santos shared a few quick photo CAPTAIN SANTOS fire safety tips for those the Colton Fire Department’s pancake Breakfast will feature demonstrations, CFD, cont. next pg.
an opportunity to meet the department, and a full course breakfast.
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September 15
apparatus, possibly a fire extinguisher demonstration, and lots of household fire prevention informational guides,” said CFD Captain Dave Santos.
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aturday October 8, The Colton Woman’s Club officially kicked off the holiday season with their Annual Holiday Craft Fair. Over 25 exhibitors displayed their creative offerings filling the entire clubhouse with much ado from the many visitors that came to see the handiwork and find the best deals.
Coordinator Norma Gonzalez did a great job of organizing this event and commented that over 120 people attended. The entire clubhouse main room was packed by noon, and according to Norma, “more were Craft fair cont. next pg.
Women’s club members attending the event, Movita Gurule and Genetta Guerrero
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